SoundClick artist: Midnight's Mistress - Midnight's Mistress is a gothic rock/metal/new age, Evanescence/Lacuna Coil/Nightwish/Cradle of Filt

I've always loved music.

My style is a rock, more gothic rock, than anything, but not the stereotypical angsty gothic. My songs mostly focus on strength and hope, like the person it's about realizes, "I'm in a bad situation. I'm going to get out." As you may have gathered, they tend to tell a story and aren't necessarily about me.

Music is my release. My music comes from the soul. I hope that it touches yours as it does mine.

Why this name?

*shrug* It just sounded cool. *laughs*

Do you play live?

I would like to play live, but I haven't had the chance yet.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

I think the internet is the best thing to happen to music since radio. It's so easy to find wonderful music and get hooked.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes. But on a good many of my own terms.

Band History:

I first started pursuing a musical career as a singer in the seventh grade. I've picked up on songwriting and piano since then.

Your influences?

I mix all types of music. Some of my most recognizable influences are Nightwish, Evanescence, Enya, Lacuna Coil, operas (especially Carmina Burana), Linkin Park, Cradle of Filth, and Jeff Buckley

Favorite spot?

Middle of nowhere at midnight.

Equipment used:

I use and ADK Generis GC-1 microphone.
And a Casio WK-3500 Digital Keyboard.
(limited funds)

Anything else...?

Favorite Bands/Musicians: Evanescence, t.A.T.u., Loreena McKennitt, Marilyn Manson, Metallica, Sarah Brightman, Tori Amos, Linkin Park, Black Eyed Peas, Greenwheel, Tran-Siberian Orchestra, Clannad, Enya, Garth Brooks, Lee Ann Womack, Adiemus, Sarah McLachlan, The Charlie Daniels Band, Europe, Christina Aguilera, Boomkat, Alanis Morissette, The Donnas, DMX

Favorite Films: Pirates of the Caribbean, Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail, Underworld, Lord of the Rings, Labyrinth, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour, Hellboy, Finding Nemo

Can Be Found: playing Legend of Zelda (esp. Ocarina of Time), reading, at dance class, singing (of course), writing one of her many unfinished stories

Furry (and feathered) friends: Mandy - my feline "older sister",
Toby - my kitty "son", Daisy - my beagle darling, Corky - my Westie "cousin" - R.I.P. darlin', Buster - my hyperactive canine "cousin", Watson and Crick - my feathered fellow biology students

Fans

I'm a fan!